A worker is characterized by her co-workers as "painfully shy" and lacking in self-confidence.Her co-workers say she stays in her cubicle all day,never coming out for breaks or lunch.One day after falling on the ice in the parking lot,she goes to the nurse's office,where she apologizes for falling and mentions that she hopes the company will not fire her for being so clumsy.With which diagnosis is this presentation most consistent?

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Patients with avoidant personality disorder are timid,socially uncomfortable,withdrawn,and avoid situations in which they might fail.They believe themselves to be inferior and unappealing and expect and fear criticism.Individuals with dependent personality disorder are clinging,needy,and submissive.Individuals with histrionic personality disorder are seductive,flamboyant,shallow,and attention seeking.Individuals with paranoid personality disorder are suspicious,hostile,and project blame.

A Worker Is Characterized by Her Co-Workers as "Painfully Shy